Activity and Task Performance of Hyperactive Children as a Function of Environmental Stimulation

Zentall, Sydney S.; Zentall, Thomas R.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 44, 5, 693-697, Oct 76

Hyperactive children in a high-stimulation environment were significantly less active and performed an academically related task no worse than when placed in a low-stimulation environment. Understimulation rather than overstimulation apparently precipitates hyperactive behavior. (Author)